[0001] The present disclosure relates generally to sanitation and disinfection device. More
particularly, the present disclosure provides an assembly to facilitate hands free operation of
dispensers for disinfection and sanitation.
BACKGROUND
[0002] Background description includes information that may be useful in understanding the
present invention. It is not an admission that any of the information provided herein is prior art or
relevant to the presently claimed invention, or that any publication specifically or implicitly
referenced is prior art.
[0003] Prohibition from diseases require measures which keeps subject safe and disease free.
The diseases include variations ranging from air borne, contagious, allergic, viral, and the likes.
Out of these, special measures are taken for contagious diseases which are transmitted from one
subject to the other through virus, bacteria, fungi and the likes and leads to health and wealth
loss. Hence, to avoid transmission of contagious diseases, there is a need of protective measures
taken by the subject. Pandemic like COVID-19 and for other similar prevailing diseases in near
future where the transmission of such virus, bacteria, fungi and the likes is possible even from
surfaces if that surface had come in contact with infected subject. A very common activity of
daily routine is washing or sanitizing hands. Therefore, in order to prevent the transmission of
such virus through soap solution or sanitizer dispenser, need of hands free dispensing from the
dispenser is required.
[0004] There are various methods used for hands free dispensing. Some of the existing
methods and systems available in market can include a system for hands free dispensing with
electronic circuit including proximity sensor, ultraviolet sensor, infrared sensor, battery, servo
arm, where sensors can sense movement of the subject hands and correspondingly servo arm
facilitates movement of dispenser cap to sanitize hands of the subject. Another system includes a
set of sensors to identify the movement or motion of the subject hands, mini water pump, an
electronic circuit with resistances and diodes, integrated chip (IC). The sensors can control the
electronic circuit and further the mini water pump with battery aids in hands free dispensing.
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Further a reference can be cited where a clamp can be adapted on dispenser’s cap. The clamp
facilitates movement of the dispenser’s cap for hands free dispensing. However, touching of the
clamp is risky and the subject needs to change the clamp after every time it is used by the
subject.
[0005] Another system pertains to a contactless dispenser or disinfector using a small servo
with lever, holder for dispenser, ultrasonic proximity sensor and Arduino Nano, and a battery to
supply electric power. The mechanism can include a string to push down on the dispenser’s cap.
Proximity sensor can be inserted by sliding and pushing in holes of the dispenser holder .Jumper
wires can be used for soldering. The string runs from the servo lever over the dispenser’s cap to
enable hands free dispensing.
[0006] However, the battery increases dependency on the electricity in functioning of the
dispenser assembly mentioned herein. Also, cost of using ultraviolet sensor, and other
components makes the assembly non economical to some extent. Another drawback can be seen
due to ultrasonic sensor, proximity sensor, infrared sensor used in electronic circuit for hands
free dispensing, where any motion or movement is detected irrespective of identification of
subject. The motion or movement can be associated with animals, object, and the likes which is
intended. But the sensor can detect and correspondingly facilitates hands free dispensing. This
can further cause wastage of fluid in dispenser.
[0007] There is a need to overcome problems mentioned in prior art by bringing a solution
which eliminates above mention requirements with minimum elements dependency. A
combination of elements is required which eliminates the earlier drawbacks and facilitates hands
free dispensing of the fluid from dispenser.
OBJECTS OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0008] Some of the objects of the present disclosure, which at least one embodiment herein
satisfies are as listed herein below.
[0009] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an assembly with compact design
which does not require any additional space for its placement.
[0010] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an assembly with integrated wall
bracket with an attachment in order to hang the same as per the user choice and places like tree
log, barricades, and the likes.
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[0011] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an assembly for hands free
dispensing without use of power supply, and minimum components.
[0012] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an assembly that is easily
assembled and disassembled according to user requirement.
[0013] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an assembly that is easy to
manufacture in bulk using formative manufacturing techniques.
[0014] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an assembly that helps in
prevention from contagious diseases and maintaining disease free environment.
[0015] It is an object of the present disclosure to provide an assembly that is cost effective,
safe, compact, has catchy visual appearance and readily available.
SUMMARY
[0016] The present disclosure relates generally to sanitation and disinfection device. More
particularly, the present disclosure provides an assembly to facilitate hands free operation of
dispensers for disinfection and sanitation.
[0017] An aspect of the present disclosure pertains to an assembly to facilitate hands free
operation of dispensers, said assembly may include a frame adapted to be coupled with a fluid
dispenser, where the fluid dispenser may be configured to store and dispense one or more fluids.
The assembly may include an actuator operatively coupled with the frame such that the actuator
upon actuation is configured to move a dispensing cap of the dispenser from a first position to a
second position, where the first position corresponds to an extended position where the
dispensing cap is un actuated, and the second position corresponds to a pressed position where
the dispensing cap is moved to a predefined height below the first position to dispense the one or
more fluids.
[0018] In an aspect, the actuator may include a bar movably coupled to the frame and a foot
pedal operatively coupled to the bar, and where the movement of the foot pedal enables the bar
to facilitate movement of the dispensing cap between the first position and the second position.
[0019] In an aspect, the bar may beat least partially engaged with the dispensing cap.
[0020] In an aspect, the bar may be operatively coupled with the foot pedal by a connecting
medium, and where the connecting medium may include any or a combination of wire clutch,
thread, rope, and string.
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[0021] In an aspect, the frame may include a cavity, where the cavity facilitates hanging of
the assembly along with the dispenser at predefined positions.
[0022] In an aspect, the frame may be in circular shape, and configured to be attached with
the dispenser, and where the circular frame is of predetermined radius corresponding to a radius
of the dispenser.
[0023] In an aspect, the bar may be a metallic lever, where the lever may include one or
more holes configured to connect the bar with the foot pedal, and where the metallic lever is
coupled to the frame using one or more fasteners.
[0024] In an aspect, the frame may include one or more holes, and where the one or more
fasteners facilitates engagement of the frame with the bar through one or more holes of the bar
and the one or more holes of the frame.
[0025] In an aspect, the one or more fluids stored in the dispenser may include any or a
combination of sanitizer, herbal gels, aerosols, disinfectant, alcohol based volatile liquid, inhaler,
and gels.
[0026] In an aspect, the actuator may include any or a combination of pneumatic actuator,
electromagnetic actuator, spring actuator, electric actuator, and hydraulic actuator.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0027] The accompanying drawings are included to provide a further understanding of the
present disclosure, and are incorporated in and constitute a part of this specification. The
drawings illustrate exemplary embodiments of the present disclosure and, together with the
description, serve to explain the principles of the present disclosure.
[0028] The diagrams are for illustration only, which thus is not a limitation of the present
disclosure, and wherein:
[0029] FIG. 1 illustrates a rendered axonometric projection of proposed assembly, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0030] FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B illustrates overall view of a frame and a lever of the proposed
assembly respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0031] FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B illustrates front view and side view of the proposed assembly,
in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
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DETAIL DESCRIPTION
[0032] In the following description, numerous specific details are set forth in order to
provide a thorough understanding of embodiments of the present invention. It will be apparent to
one skilled in the art that embodiments of the present invention may be practiced without some
of these specific details.
[0033] Various methods described herein may be practiced by combining one or more
machine-readable storage media containing the code according to the present invention with
appropriate standard computer hardware to execute the code contained therein. An apparatus for
practicing various embodiments of the present invention may involve one or more computers (or
one or more processors within a single computer) and storage systems containing or having
network access to computer program(s) coded in accordance with various methods described
herein, and the method steps of the invention could be accomplished by modules, routines,
subroutines, or subparts of a computer program product.
[0034] If the specification states a component or feature “may”, “can”, “could”, or “might”
be included or have a characteristic, that particular component or feature is not required to be
included or have the characteristic.
[0035] As used in the description herein and throughout the claims that follow, the meaning
of “a,” “an,” and “the” includes plural reference unless the context clearly dictates otherwise.
Also, as used in the description herein, the meaning of “in” includes “in” and “on” unless the
context clearly dictates otherwise.
[0036] Exemplary embodiments will now be described more fully hereinafter with reference
to the accompanying drawings, in which exemplary embodiments are shown. This invention
may, however, be embodied in many different forms and should not be construed as limited to
the embodiments set forth herein. These embodiments are provided so that this invention will be
thorough and complete and will fully convey the scope of the invention to those of ordinary skill
in the art. Moreover, all statements herein reciting embodiments of the invention, as well as
specific examples thereof, are intended to encompass both structural and functional equivalents
thereof. Additionally, it is intended that such equivalents include both currently known
equivalents as well as equivalents developed in the future (i.e., any elements developed that
perform the same function, regardless of structure).
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[0037] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it
will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous
modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled
in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0038] The present disclosure relates generally to sanitation and disinfection device. More
particularly, the present disclosure provides an assembly to facilitate hands free operation of
dispensers for disinfection and sanitation.
[0039] According to an aspect the present disclosure pertains to an assembly to facilitate
hands free operation of dispensers, said assembly can include a frame adapted to be coupled with
a fluid dispenser, where the fluid dispenser can be configured to store and dispense one or more
fluids. The assembly can include an actuator operatively coupled with the frame such that the
actuator upon actuation is configured to move a dispensing cap of the dispenser from a first
position to a second position, where the first position corresponds to an extended position where
the dispensing cap is un actuated, and the second position corresponds to a pressed position
where the dispensing cap is moved to a predefined height below the first position to dispense the
one or more fluids.
[0040] In an embodiment, the actuator can include a bar movably coupled to the frame and a
foot pedal operatively coupled to the bar, and where the movement of the foot pedal enables the
bar to facilitate movement of the dispensing cap between the first position and the second
position.
[0041] In an embodiment, the bar can beat least partially engaged with the dispensing cap.
[0042] In an embodiment, the bar can be operatively coupled with the foot pedal by a
connecting medium, and where the connecting medium can include any or a combination of wire
clutch, thread, rope, and string.
[0043] In an embodiment, the frame can include a cavity, where the cavity facilitates
hanging of the assembly along with the dispenser at predefined positions.
[0044] In an embodiment, the frame can be in circular shape, and configured to be attached
with the dispenser, and where the circular frame is of predetermined radius corresponding to a
radius of the dispenser.
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[0045] In an embodiment, the bar can be a metallic lever, where the lever can include one or
more holes configured to connect the bar with the foot pedal, and where the metallic lever is
coupled to the frame using one or more fasteners.
[0046] In an embodiment, the frame can include one or more holes, and where the one or
more fasteners facilitates engagement of the frame with the bar through one or more holes of the
bar and the one or more holes of the frame.
[0047] In an embodiment, the one or more fluids stored in the dispenser can include any or a
combination of sanitizer, herbal gels, aerosols, disinfectant, alcohol based volatile liquid, inhaler,
and gels.
[0048] In an embodiment, the actuator can include any or a combination of pneumatic
actuator, electromagnetic actuator, spring actuator, electric actuator, and hydraulic actuator.
[0049] FIG. 1 illustrates a rendered axonometric projection of proposed assembly, in
accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0050] As illustrated in FIG. 1, the proposed assembly 100 (also referred to as assembly 100,
herein) can include a frame 102 adapted to be coupled with a fluid dispenser. The fluid dispenser
can be configured to store and dispense one or more fluids. The assembly 100 can include an
actuator operatively coupled with the frame 102 such that the actuator upon actuation is
configured to move a dispensing cap of the dispenser from a first position to a second position.
The first position can correspond to an extended position where the dispensing cap is un
actuated, and the second position can correspond to a pressed position where the dispensing cap
can be moved to a predefined height below the first position to dispense the one or more fluids.
[0051] In an illustrative embodiment, the actuator can include a bar 104 a bar movably
coupled to the frame 102 and a foot pedal 108 operatively coupled to the bar 104, and where the
movement of the foot pedal 108 enables the bar 104 to facilitate movement of the dispensing cap
between the first position and the second position. In another illustrative embodiment, the bar
104 can be operatively coupled with the foot pedal 108 by a connecting medium 106. The
connecting medium 106 can include any or a combination of wire clutch, thread, rope, and
string. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the wire clutch 106 can facilitate in moving the
bar 104, where the bar 104 further enables movement of the dispenser cap from the first position
to the second position respectively.
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[0052] In an illustrative embodiment, when a subject exerts force on the foot pedal 108 with
help of foot, the wire clutch 106 configured to connect the foot pedal 108 with the bar 104 and
the frame 102 can be stretched. The stretching of the wire clutch 106 produces force on the bar
104, where the bar 104 facilitates movement of the dispenser cap from the first position to the
second position. In another illustrative embodiment, the second position which corresponds to
the pressed position of the dispenser’s cap can facilitate in dispensing the one or more fluids of
the dispenser for hands free dispensing.
[0053] In an illustrative embodiment, the frame 102 can include a cavity 112, where the
cavity 112 can facilitate hanging of the assembly 100 along with the dispenser at predefined
positions. The cavity 112 can further enable the subject to use the assembly with the dispenser at
varied places without need of extra attachments and to hang the assembly with the dispenser,
thus making the assembly more independent. In another illustrative embodiment, the frame 102
can include a first set of holes 114, 116 at a first predetermined position. The first predetermined
position can include a first side and a second side, where the first set of holes 114, 116 at the first
side can be configured to engage the bar 104 and the frame 102 with one or more fasteners. The
one or more fasteners can include any or a combination of nuts, bolts, screws, and the likes. The
bar 104 can be engaged with the frame 102 through the nuts and bolts positioned at the first side
of the first set of holes 114, 116. The first set of holes 114, 116 at the second side can facilitate
coupling of the bar 104 and the frame 102 with the clutch wire 106.
[0054] In an illustrative embodiment, the bar 104 can include a second set of holes 110 at a
second predetermined position. The second predetermined position can include a first end of the
bar 104 and the second end of the bar 104. In another illustrative embodiment, the second set of
holes 110 at the first end of the bar can facilitate engagement of the bar 104 with the frame 102
with help of the nuts and bolts. The second set of holes 110 at the second end of the bar 104 can
facilitate coupling of the bar 104 and the frame 102 with the clutch wire 106.
[0055] FIG. 2A and FIG. 2B illustrates overall view of a frame and a lever of the proposed
assembly respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0056] In an embodiment, the FIG. 2A illustrates overall view of a frame 102 and a lever 104
of the proposed assembly 100 respectively frame 102. In an illustrative embodiment, the frame
102 can be in circular shape, and configured to be attached with a dispenser. The circular frame
102 can be of predetermined radius corresponding to a radius of the dispenser. The
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predetermined radius can include limit range between fourteen millimeters to fifteen millimeters.
In another illustrative embodiment, the circular frame 102 can include a cavity 112, where the
cavity can facilitate hanging of the assembly 100 along with the dispenser at predefined
positions. In yet another illustrative embodiment, the circular frame 102 can include a first set of
holes 114, 116 at a first predetermined position, where the first predetermined position can
include a first section and a second section.
[0057] As illustrated in FIG. 2B, the bar 104 can include a metallic lever 104, where the
lever 104 can include a second set of holes110 configured to connect the bar 104 with the foot
pedal 108, and where the metallic lever 104 can be coupled to the frame 102 using one or more
fasteners. The one or more fasteners can include any or a combination of nuts, screws, bolts, and
the like. In an illustrative embodiment, the second set of holes 110 can be configured at a second
predetermined position, where the second predetermined position can include a first end and a
second end of the bar 104.
[0058] FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B illustrates front view and side view of the proposed assembly
respectively, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
[0059] In an embodiment, the FIG. 3A and FIG. 3B illustrates front view and side view of
the proposed assembly respectively. In an illustrative embodiment, the assembly 100 can include
a circular frame 102, a lever 104, a first set of holes 114, 116, a cavity 112, a second set of holes
110.
[0060] In an illustrative embodiment, the assembly 100 can include an actuator, where the
actuator can include any or a combination of pneumatic actuator, electromagnetic actuator,
spring actuator, electric actuator, hydraulic actuator, and the likes. In another illustrative
embodiment, the actuator can be operatively coupled with the frame 102 such that the actuator
upon actuation is configured to move a dispensing cap of the dispenser from a first position to a
second position, where the first position corresponds to an extended position when the
dispensing cap is un actuated, and the second position corresponds to a pressed position, where
the dispensing cap is moved to a predefined height below the first position to dispense the one or
more fluids.
[0061] In an illustrative embodiment, the assembly 100 can be designed and developed, and
can be easily mounted to sanitizer dispenser’s cap having predetermined radius of fourteen
millimeters to fifteen millimeters but not limited to the likes in another illustrative embodiment,
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the bar 104 or lever 104 of the assembly 100 can be coupled with a foot operated pedal 108
through wire (clutch wire) 106 which ultimately makes the dispensing operation hands free.
[0062] In an illustrative embodiment, the assembly 100 can be attached to the cap of the
dispenser like sanitizer bottle but not limited to the likes, and can be tightened with help of the
one or more fasteners like nuts, bolts, and the likes. In another illustrative embodiment, the lever
104 can be attached to the assembly 100 or the frame 102 through the nuts, bolts and the likes.
The wire rope 106 can be attached to the lever 104, and the wire rope 106 can be pulled by the
foot operated pedal 108. In yet another illustrative embodiment, when the foot pedal 108 is
pressed with foot then the lever 104 pushes pump head of the sanitizer dispenser in downward
direction and sanitizer can be dispensed on subject hands.
[0063] It would be appreciated by a person skilled in the art that invention of the present
disclosure involves minimal elements mainly the frame 102, the bar 104, and the foot pedal 108.
As the number of elements is less in comparison to existing solutions present in market along
with non-involvement of active elements like battery, sensors facilitates the invention of the
present disclosure to be more economical and reliable comparatively. Also the invention of the
present disclosure does not require power consumption making it more independent. So the
invention of the present disclosure is simple, economical to facilitate hands free operation of
dispensers.
[0064] Thus, it will be appreciated by those of ordinary skill in the art that the diagrams,
schematics, illustrations, and the like represent conceptual views or processes illustrating
systems and methods embodying this invention. The functions of the various elements shown in
the figures may be provided through the use of dedicated hardware as well as hardware capable
of executing associated software. Similarly, any switches shown in the figures are conceptual
only. Their function may be carried out through the operation of program logic, through
dedicated logic, through the interaction of program control and dedicated logic, or even
manually, the particular technique being selectable by the entity implementing this invention.
Those of ordinary skill in the art further understand that the exemplary hardware, software,
processes, methods, and/or operating systems described herein are for illustrative purposes and,
thus, are not intended to be limited to any particular name.
[0065] While embodiments of the present invention have been illustrated and described, it
will be clear that the invention is not limited to these embodiments only. Numerous
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modifications, changes, variations, substitutions, and equivalents will be apparent to those skilled
in the art, without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention, as described in the claim.
[0066] In the foregoing description, numerous details are set forth. It will be apparent,
however, to one of ordinary skill in the art having the benefit of this disclosure, that the present
invention may be practiced without these specific details. In some instances, well-known
structures and devices are shown in block diagram form, rather than in detail, to avoid obscuring
the present invention.
[0067] As used herein, and unless the context dictates otherwise, the term "coupled to" is
intended to include both direct coupling (in which two elements that are coupled to each other
contact each other) and indirect coupling (in which at least one additional element is located
between the two elements). Therefore, the terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are used
synonymously. Within the context of this document terms "coupled to" and "coupled with" are
also used euphemistically to mean “communicatively coupled with” over a network, where two
or more devices are able to exchange data with each other over the network, possibly via one or
more intermediary device.
[0068] It should be apparent to those skilled in the art that many more modifications besides
those already described are possible without departing from the inventive concepts herein. The
inventive subject matter, therefore, is not to be restricted except in the spirit of the appended
claims. Moreover, in interpreting both the specification and the claims, all terms should be
interpreted in the broadest possible manner consistent with the context. In particular, the terms
“comprises” and “comprising” should be interpreted as referring to elements, components, or
steps in a non-exclusive manner, indicating that the referenced elements, components, or steps
may be present, or utilized, or combined with other elements, ` components, or steps that are not
expressly referenced.
[0069] While the foregoing describes various embodiments of the invention, other and
further embodiments of the invention may be devised without departing from the basic scope
thereof. The scope of the invention is determined by the claims that follow. The invention is not
limited to the described embodiments, versions or examples, which are included to enable a
person having ordinary skill in the art to make and use the invention when combined with
information and knowledge available to the person having ordinary skill in the art.
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ADVANTAGES OF THE PRESENT DISCLOSURE
[0070] The present disclosure provides an assembly with compact design which does not
require any additional space for its placement.
[0071] The present disclosure provides an assembly with integrated wall bracket with an
attachment in order to hang the same as per the user choice and places like tree log, barricades,
and the likes.
[0072] The present disclosure provides an assembly for hands free dispensing without use of
power supply, and minimum components.
[0073] The present disclosure provides an assembly that is easily assembled and
disassembled according to user requirement.
[0074] The present disclosure provides an assembly that is easy to manufacture in bulk using
formative manufacturing techniques and has simple operation.
[0075] The present disclosure provides an assembly that helps in prevention from contagious
diseases and maintaining disease free environment.
[0076] The present disclosure provides an assembly that is cost effective, safe, compact, has
catchy visual appearance and readily available.

We Claim:

1. An assembly to facilitate hands free operation of dispensers, said assembly comprising:
A frame adapted to be coupled with a fluid dispenser, wherein the fluid dispenser
is configured to store and dispense one or more fluids; and
an actuator operatively coupled with the frame such that the actuator upon
actuation is configured to move a dispensing cap of the dispenser from a first position to
a second position, wherein the first position corresponds to an extended position where
the dispensing cap is un actuated, and the second position corresponds to a pressed
position where the dispensing cap is moved to a predefined height below the first position
to dispense the one or more fluids.
2. The assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises:
a bar movably coupled to the frame; and
a foot pedal operatively coupled to the bar, and wherein the movement of the foot
pedal enables the bar to facilitate movement of the dispensing cap between the first
position and the second position.
3. The assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bar is at least partially engaged with
the dispensing cap.
4. The assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bar is operatively coupled with the
foot pedal by a connecting medium, and wherein the connecting medium comprises any
or a combination of wire clutch, thread, rope, and string.
5. The assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame comprises a cavity, wherein the
cavity facilitates hanging of the assembly along with the dispenser at predefined
positions.
6. The assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frame is in circular shape, and
configured to be attached with the dispenser, and wherein the circular frame is of
predetermined radius corresponding to a radius of the dispenser.
7. The assembly as claimed in claim 2, wherein the bar is a metallic lever, where the lever
comprises a second set of holes configured to connect the bar with the foot pedal, and
wherein the metallic lever is coupled to the frame using one or more fasteners.
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8. The assembly as claimed in claim 7, wherein the frame comprises of a first set of holes,
and wherein the one or more fasteners facilitates engagement of the frame with the bar
through one or more holes of the bar and the one or more holes of the frame.
9. The assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more fluids stored in the
dispenser comprises any or a combination of sanitizer, herbal gels, aerosols,
disinfectant, alcohol based volatile liquid, inhaler, and gels.
10. The assembly as claimed in claim 1, wherein the actuator comprises any or a
combination of pneumatic actuator, electromagnetic actuator, spring actuator, electric
actuator, and hydraulic actuator.